The New Emperors

A grand Marine building towers under stormy skies as shocked voices erupt. "WE NEVER APPROVED IT!! AND I THOUGHT WE TOLD YOU TO REMOVE THE 'D.'!!" "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS PHOTOI!" "ALL SHOOK UP!!!" Inside, frantic Marines scramble: "WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT THE PRINTERS, BUT I'M AFRAID IT'S NO USE...!!" A mustached officer roars, "THE WORLD CANNOT BE PERMITTED TO SEE THIS!! REPRINT IT!!" A Marine captain sweats, "N-NO, SIR..!! WE WEREN'T TOLD ABOUT THAT!! THE PHOTO WAS SENT IN BY CP0'S GUERNICA-SAMA!!" Cipher Pol reports: "CIPHER POL'S TRANSMISSION FROM WANO BROKE OFF RIGHT AFTER THEY SPOTTED BIG MOM'S SHIP!!" A wild-haired reporter declares, "THE GEARS OF THE WORLD WON'T STOP TURNING! I WON'T LET THEIR PROPAGANDA SLIDE WHEN THE REAL STORY IS THIS THRILLING!!" Another figure laughs "KUHAHAHA!!" while shouting "THEN CEASE DISTRIBUTION IMMEDIATELY!!" and "WHAT A MYSTIFYING APPEARANCE!!"

News spreads like wildfire. A man yells "3 BILLIONI!" while another shouts "CAPTAIN, THAT'S AMAZING!! BOSS!!" A woman exclaims "...SPREAD VERY RAPIDLY AROUND THE WORLD. THE THREE CAPTAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENDING THEIR DECADES OF DOMINION..." Explosions and panic fill panels as people react: "BIG MOM AND KAIDO..." "IT'S LIKE A LIVE SHOW! I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!" Massive wanted posters slam down. Luffy's poster reads "DEAD OR ALIVE MONKEY D. LUFFY 3,000,000,000-". Law's poster shows "DEAD OR ALIVE TRAFALGAR LAW 3,000,000,000-". Kid's poster declares "DEAD OR ALIVE EUSTASS 'CAPTAIN' KID 3,000,000,000-". A caption states: "MONKEY D. LUFFY, EUSTASS 'CAPTAIN' KID, AND TRAFALGAR LAW ARE NOW WORTH 3 BILLION BERRY A PIECE!!" Characters react with shock and celebration: "HE HAD A FUNNY LOOK IN HIS EYE." "LET'S FOLLOW HIM, I HEARD THERE'S A FESTIVAL TODAY!!" "PERFECT!! LET'S CELEBRATE!!"

In a bustling kitchen, an elderly chef in a tall black hat oversees the final preparations, barking orders as trays of food are arranged. "EVERYTHING MUST BE IMPECCABLE, THESE ARE NOT YOUR RUN-OF-THE-MILL PATRONS!!" he shouts. "OH YES, DO NOT FORGET THE TALL BOWL... WE ALSO HAVE SMALL SUNOMONO DISHES AS A SIDE......FOLLOWED BY A BOWL OF LOTUS ROOTS. THEN A PLATE OF GISEI TOFU... WE SHALL START WITH A COURSE OF CLOUD EAR MUSHROOM AND CROWN DAISY SOUP." He stresses, "MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS MASHED AND BOILED PROPERLY, AND TRIPLE CHECK FOR POISON!!" A massive gong-like sound effect rings out. The chef proudly presents the completed feast: "IT IS TRULY A FULL COURSE MEAL FIT FOR A SHOGUN!!" and "I PUT EVERYTHING I HAVE INTO THIS MENU!!" In a grand hall lined with long tables, the server in black robes announces, "PLEASE ENJOY!!" A large horned figure with wild hair laughs heartily, "WAHAHAHA, IT LOOKS DELICIOUS!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EFFORT!!" while another voice notes the lively atmosphere outside: "FROM THE SOUNDS OF IT, THEY'RE REALLY GOING TO TOWN OUT THERE, AREN'T THEYI" and "I'M AFRAID THE OTHERS COULDN'T WAIT THE FULL TWO HOURS..."

The Flower Capital erupts in festival chaos. Crowds swarm stalls as people shout, "EVERYTHING'S FREE TONIGHT!!" and "THEY'VE GOT SHOOTING GAMES!! AND GOLDFISH SCOOPING!! THERE'S CHOCOLATE BANANAS!!" Fireworks and music fill the air with repeated "ピンチャン" sounds. In the thick of the celebration, a straw-hatted figure devours treats while exclaiming, "COTTON CANDY TOO!! LOOK!! GRILLED SQUID AND CANDY APPLES!! YAKISOBA!! TAKOYAKI!! THIS IS MY FIRST FESTIVAL!! IT'S AMAZING!!" Nearby, a woman with long dark hair cries out, "PRINCESS HIYORI!!!" as another replies, "IT'S CALLED 'MOON PRINCESS'♡" and "...WAS A FAVORITE OF BROTHER ODEN!! YEAH!! LISTEN UP, THIS NEXT NUMBER..." Brook strums his guitar amid the crowd, "STRUM ♪" while cheers erupt, "WOO!! YOU GO, BROOK!!"

In the castle basement, Nico Robin stands holding a small bottle as a cloaked figure descends the stairs. She asks, "TENGU-SAN....!! HOW DO YOU KNOW MY NAME...I" The figure replies, "NICO ROBINI YOU LIKE THEM," gesturing toward rows of small wooden dolls on shelves. Robin examines the collection: "THIS WAS ORIGINALLY SOMETHING OF A SECRET HOBBY ROOM FOR ME, HOWEVER... WHY WOULD YOUR COLLECTION BE DOWN HEREI" The cloaked man answers, "HUHI! NOT REALLY. THEY'RE MY MAJESTIC KOKESHI DOLLS. CUTE, AREN'T THEYI YOU'RE LOOKING AT MY PERSONAL COLLECTION." Robin continues, "I TOOK TO SMITHING BECAUSE I HAD TALENT FOR IT, BUT IT WAS ALWAYS JUST A HOBBY. I THOUGHT YOU WERE A SWORDSMITH... WHO EXACTLY ARE YOUI" The figure admits, "I ENDED UP IMPRISONED DOWN HERE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS... GOVERNING IS SUCH WEARY WORK AFTER ALL..."

The cloaked figure dramatically reveals himself as Kozuki Sukiyaki, father of Kozuki Oden, striking a powerful pose with sword drawn. A sign reads "FORMER SHOGUN OF WANO KOZUKI SUKIYAKI." Robin reacts with shock, "WHATI!" Sukiyaki declares, "FATHER OF KOZUKI ODEN! I AM KOZUKI SUKIYAKI," then laments, "BUT HOW COULD I POSSIBLY SHOW MY FACE NOWI! I AM THE ONE WHO ALLOWED OROCHI TO COME TO POWER..." He continues, "I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF SOME OF HIS RETAINERS HAVE DEDUCED MY IDENTITY... HE DOES NOT, AND I DO NOT INTEND TO TELL HIM. DOES MOMO-CHAN KNOW ABOUT THIS...I" Sukiyaki adds, "I CONTEMPLATED COMMITTING SEPPUKU THERE AND THEN... ODEN WAS ALREADY DEAD, AND WANO HAD CHANGED. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO ESCAPE THIS ROOM. BY THE TIME I HAD," while Robin whispers, "TENGU-SAN..."

Nico Robin stares intently as a voice declares, "PLUTON!! THE ANCIENT WEAPON..." Nearby, a cloaked figure stands with a staff while an elderly man with a club reacts in surprise, "IT SHOULD BE SOMEWHERE IN THIS COUNTRY...!!" The old man drops his weapon with a loud "CLANG" as realization hits. In the next panels, a massive, scarred man growls, "INDEED, IT IS HERE," while another figure confirms, "IN ARABASTA. AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT THE PONEGLYPH SAID..." The scene shifts to a wide view of the Former Prisoner Mine, Udon, where explosions rock the landscape amid trees and buildings. Prisoners and figures react in panic with cries of "GYAH!!" and "!!" as chaos erupts below.

In the ruined, icy battlefield, Queen lies battered amid debris, groaning "UGH..." while King is hurled through the air with a pained "AH..." Queen struggles up, shouting "HAGHHK!! QUEEN-SAN!! HEY, A POST-DIET PHYSIQUE DOESN'T SUIT ME, YOU HEARI!" as he clashes with attackers. King calls out "KING-SAN!!" Nearby, a figure sits atop a barrel, declaring "GIVE IT A REST, ALREADY! AT MY RANK, I'D LOSE FACE IF I LET A FEW COMMANDERS LIKE YOU GET THE BEST OF ME. THE NAVY DOESN'T HAVE MANPOWER TO WASTE ON THE MESS YOU'VE LEFT US!! NOT THAT I EXPECTED MUCH OF YOU BOZOS..." Barrels tumble with sounds of "RING RING RING! PHEW. CRASH!" and "GLUG GLUG BAM!! BAM!!"

Admiral Ryokugyu (Aramaki) stands tall in a tattered cloak, bare-chested with the kanji "死" on his torso, holding a Den Den Mushi. He speaks into the receiver, "HELLO, THIS IS... YEAH, I'M IN WANO." A voice on the line reacts with shock, "HUH...I! OH!! RYOKUG- DON'T TELL SAKAZUKI-SAN WHAT I'M UP TO. GOT ITI! SEE YA." Ryokugyu continues, "THAT BOOZE WASN'T ANYTHING SPECIAL. YOU SHOULD'VE LET IT AGE LONGER," while gripping his swords. He thinks to himself, "I'VE ALWAYS DUG HIS STYLE, NO HALF MEASURES. I'M ITCHING TO GET HIS APPROVAL. I CAN SEE IT NOW... HE'S SURE TO GIVE ME AN 'ATTABOY' IF I BRING HIM THIS BRAT'S HEAD!!!" A wanted poster for "STRAW HAT" Monkey D. Luffy lies nearby as Ryokugyu laughs "RAHAHA!"

In the festive Flower Capital, lanterns and banners fill the air as a crowd cheers. A voice shouts, "TO THE RETAINERS, YAKUZA, AAAND THE REST OF WANO!! KEEP GOIN'!" Luffy stands triumphantly, yelling "WAY TO GO! YOU ALL FOUGHT GREAT!! YEAH, YOU'RE OUR CHIEF RALLIER! WE'LL LEAVE THE TOASTING TO YOU!!" Yamato smiles nearby, saying "'CAUSE I DON'T WANNA BE A HERO! BUT WHYI! DON'T TELL ANYBODY IN WANO ABOUT ME." Below, a small samurai-like figure named Jaggy leaps into action as a massive opponent roars, "IF I CRUSH YOU HERE...!!" Luffy is sent flying with "HUHI" while others yell "JAGGY!!" and "STRAW HAT!!" The crowd celebrates with "HERE WE GO!! ALRIGHT! HERE'S TO ALL THE FEASTS TO COME!! THEY'VE BEEN LIT!!"

A massive festival erupts across the streets of Wano as pirates and locals celebrate wildly under exploding fireworks. Crowds raise barrels and mugs high, shouting with joy. "CHEERS!!" A huge speech bubble declares, "LET'S DRINK AND PARTY 'TIL DAWN!!" Revelers in animal costumes and festive outfits dance and cheer. "PIRATES SURE ARE ROWDY." "THIS IS THE BIGGEST AND WILDEST..." "FESTIVAL I'VE EVER SEEN!!" Sound effects of roaring cheers fill the air: "ああああああ". Lanterns, barrels, and confetti rain down as the entire town parties without restraint.

Close-up panels reveal the newly announced Four Emperors. Buggy the Clown stares in shock as the title "THE BOMBASTIC CLOWN" BUGGY appears. Shanks looks serious with the label "RED-HAIRED" SHANKS. Blackbeard's face twists in surprise under "BLACKBEARD" TEACH. Luffy's wide-open mouth is shown beside "STRAW HAT" LUFFY. A massive caption reads, "...OF THE NEW FOUR EMPERORS!!" "WHAAATI!" "THEY'VE ANNOUNCED THE NAMES..." Elsewhere, the ongoing festival continues with more cheering and barrels. A Marine character comments, "THEY'RE REALLY GOING WHOLE-HOG ON THE MUSIC AND FESTIVITIES." "ESPECIALLY SINCE THE REST OF THE WORLD IS A REAL MESS NOW..." "WELL, WE MARINES AREN'T IN SUCH A GOOD MOOD..." Luffy appears again shouting, "I WANT NOTHIN' TO DO WITH THIS CRAP!!" "SEE HERE!!" "I CAME TO KILL YOU!!" "I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT'S GOIN' ON ON THE OUTSIDE, BUT..." The page ends with the "ONE PIECE" logo and chapter information.

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